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Western Grove K-12 School

Summary:

Western Grove K-12 School is an alternative public school serving 241 students in grades K-12 in the Ozark Mountain School District in Western Grove, Arkansas. The school has a predominantly White student population and an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a community with significant economic challenges.

One of the key differentiating factors of Western Grove K-12 School is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.5 to 8 students per teacher over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the nearby St. Joe K-12 School and Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School in the same district. However, the school's test scores on the ACT Aspire exams are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in math and science, though it performs better than the district average in English/Language Arts.

Interestingly, while the student population at Western Grove K-12 School is predominantly White, the school has seen a slight increase in the percentage of Hispanic and Native American students over the past 3 years. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $10,809 in the 2018-2019 school year was lower than the nearby schools in the same district, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in maintaining consistent academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-12

 300 School St
       Western Grove, AR  72685

(870) 439-2218

District: Ozark Mountain School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,809 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.5 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details Western Grove K-12 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Western Grove K-12 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Western Grove K-12 School has the largest school student body size in the Ozark Mountain School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ozark Mountain School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Grove K-12 School is 5.5, which is the highest among 3 schools in the Ozark Mountain School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Grove K-12 School is $10,809, which is the lowest among 3 schools in the Ozark Mountain School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Grove K-12 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ozark Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ozark Mountain School District 141st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Grove K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.83 202nd 488 58.6%
2021 24.24 389th 496 21.6%
2022 44.12 303rd 487 37.8%
2023 32.21 358th 492 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Western Grove K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.53 192nd 319 39.8%
2021 47.27 189th 330 42.7%
2022 71.72 76th 318 76.1%
2023 53.82 163rd 330 50.6%
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Rank History for Western Grove K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.35 240th 282 14.9%
2021 26.52 232nd 290 20.0%
2022 37.12 197th 282 30.1%
2023 55.05 127th 295 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Western Grove K-12 School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Western Grove K-12 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 251 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 260
2019 260 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 271
2020 257 0 0 9 4 0 1 0 271
2021 259 0 1 7 4 0 3 0 274
2022 227 3 0 8 4 0 5 0 247
2023 226 2 0 4 3 0 6 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Grove K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 260 26.8 9.7 48.5
2019 271 48.5 5.5 70.1
2020 271 33.2 8.1 68.6
2021 274 34.0 8.0 100
2022 247 34.5 7.1 100
2023 241 43.0 5.5 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Grove K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 260 26.8 9.7 48.5
2019 271 48.5 5.5 70.1
2020 271 33.2 8.1 68.6
2021 274 34.0 8.0 100
2022 247 34.5 7.1 100
2023 241 43.0 5.5 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Grove K-12 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,424 (13.2%) $9,385 (86.8%) $10,809

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Grove K-12 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 358th of 492 Elementary schools
 31.4%
Ranks 192nd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 163rd of 330 Middle schools
 10.8%
Ranks 240th of 282 High schoolsRanks 127th of 295 High schools
 42.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)83.335
 48.3%
   3rd Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)71.836.7
 35.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)55.610
 45.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)51.320.4
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)38.910
 28.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)33.316.3
 17%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)33.310
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)23.116.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)84.341.1
 43.2%
   4th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)76.360.5
 15.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)57.923.5
 34.4%
   4th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)5032.6
 17.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)52.723.5
 29.2%
   4th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)5032.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)42.117.6
 24.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)39.534.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)78.268.8
 9.4%
   5th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)69.865.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)47.850
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)49.139
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)43.543.8
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)43.439.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)56.531.3
 25.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)47.229.2
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)69.268.2
 1%
   6th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)68.972.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)53.945.5
 8.4%
   6th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)48.951.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)46.236.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)4046.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)53.936.4
 17.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)44.441.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)71.480
 8.6%
   7th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)80.481
 0.6%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)23.845
 21.2%
   7th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)34.140.4
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)38.130
 8.1%
   7th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)43.928.6
 15.3%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)33.335
 1.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)46.428.6
 17.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)66.763.1
 3.6%
   8th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)69.271.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)47.742.1
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)42.343.6
 1.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)47.621
 26.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)44.233.3
 10.9%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)57.268.4
 11.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)61.564.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)43.561.1
 17.6%
   9th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)5059.1
 9.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)1316.7
 3.7%
   9th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)15.915.9
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)21.744.4
 22.7%
   9th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)27.338.7
 11.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)17.355.5
 38.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)2550
 25%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)56.545.5
 11%
   10th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)58.940
 18.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Western Grove K-12 School)1318.2
 5.2%
   10th Grade Math (Ozark Mountain School District)17.615
 2.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)17.318.2
 0.9%
   10th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)23.520
 3.5%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)26.118.2
 7.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)33.422.5
 10.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Western Grove K-12 School)5.30
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ozark Mountain School District)5.33
 2.3%
11th Grade English (Western Grove K-12 School)26.341.2
 14.9%
   11th Grade English (Ozark Mountain School District)26.336.4
 10.1%
11th Grade Reading (Western Grove K-12 School)15.829.4
 13.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Ozark Mountain School District)23.730.3
 6.6%
11th Grade Science (Western Grove K-12 School)5.311.8
 6.5%
   11th Grade Science (Ozark Mountain School District)10.59.1
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students271241
 11.1%
African American02
American Indian43
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White260226
 13.1%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%98.8%
 28.6%




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Students at Western Grove K-12 School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Western Grove K-12 School.


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